Investor profile - NC
Stephen Ward
Stephen Ward is a real estate investor and operator based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Public filings show activity across 27 properties held through 20 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include The Fidelity Bank, Truist Bank, and FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK.
Stephen's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $198.4M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 480 mortgage filings and 27 properties held through 20 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Raleigh-Durham, NC
ZIP codes: 27278, 27606, 27518, 27613, and 27523
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in HILLSBOROUGH, RALEIGH, CARY, APEX, and GARNER.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (20)
NC · 16 properties · 344 mortgages
NC · 6 properties · 53 mortgages
NC · 0 properties · 51 mortgages
+17 more not shown
Mortgages (480)
Top Lenders
$46.7M · 94 loans
$23.7M · 21 loans
$17.9M · 37 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $975k | Open | Ameris Bank | WARDSON CONSTRUCTION INC | 7711 ROBERTS RD, APEX, NC 27523 |
| 08/26/2025 | $240k | Open | The Fidelity Bank | WARDSON CONSTRUCTION INC | 5865 CARRIAGE GATE DR, RALEIGH, NC 27603 |
| 06/18/2025 | $184k | Open | FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK | WARDSON CONSTRUCTION INC | - |
+477 more not shown
Owned Properties (27)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7711 ROBERTS RD, APEX, NC 27523 | WARDSON CONSTRUCTION INC | Owns - 17 mos | $700 |
| 504 ANSLEY RIDGE PL, CARY, NC 27518 | A NORTH CAROLINA CORP | Owns - 24 mos | $450 |
| 2570 SILAS PEAK LN, APEX, NC 27523 | WARDSON CONSTRUCTION INC | Owns - 3.2 yrs | $500 |
+24 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Raleigh-Durham, NC.
What companies is Stephen Ward associated with?
Stephen Ward is associated with 20 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include WARDSON CONSTRUCTION INC, WARDSON CONSTRUCTION OF CARY LLC, S & K PARTNERSHIP LLC, PARKWAY PROPERTIES GROUP LLC, and A NC LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 27 properties are associated with Stephen Ward and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Stephen Ward to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references The Fidelity Bank, Truist Bank, and FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AKA F AND M BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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